sacrificed Definition
- 1offered as a sacrifice, especially by killing
- 2gave up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy
Using sacrificed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sacrificed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ancient people sacrificed animals to their gods.
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He sacrificed his own happiness for the sake of his family.
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She sacrificed her career to take care of her sick mother.
sacrificed Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sacrificed
a baseball play in which a batter hits a fly ball that is caught by the fielder, but allows a runner on third base to score a run
Example
The game was tied until the ninth inning when the home team won with a sacrifice fly.
blood sacrifice
a ritualistic killing of an animal or person, often as part of a religious or cultural ceremony
Example
The tribe performed a blood sacrifice to appease their gods.
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Human sacrifice was practiced in some ancient civilizations.
Summary: sacrificed in Brief
The verb 'sacrificed' [ˈsækrɪfaɪst] has two main meanings. The first refers to offering something as a sacrifice, often by killing, as in 'The ancient people sacrificed animals to their gods.' The second meaning is to give up something valuable for the sake of something else considered more important, as in 'He sacrificed his own happiness for the sake of his family.'
